New Facts: Trump Expects Agreement Before Tariff Deadline

Donald Trump said he expected the United States and Canada to reach a trade agreement before new tariffs take effect. The 50% duty on about $20 billion in Canadian goods is set for 12:01 a.m. EDT Saturday. At Joint Base Andrews he said, “The deal with Canada is moving along, and we should be able to have a deal with Canada,” and added the U.S. is starting work toward a trade deal with Mexico.

Negotiators met in Washington for a third straight day to try to close the gap. Draft terms under discussion would cut the U.S. tariff on Canadian-built vehicles to 15% from 25% and halve duties on Canadian steel and aluminum to 25%. They were also working through implementation issues, including how vehicle content is counted and caps on parts that can be exempted.

Even if a deal lands, selling it in Canada could be difficult. A midweek poll found 56% of Canadians opposed further concessions, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged provinces to lift bans on U.S. alcohol that have become a sticking point.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources